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The Recreation Center offers employment in a healthy and exciting environment. To view the current openings and to apply online visit www.uakjobs.com

If you have any questions call Shea at (907)796-6546 or email shea.mack@uas.alaska.edu.

Climbing Wall Monitors

MAJOR DUTIES

1. Instruct climbing skills workshops and orientations.
2. Oversee the safe usage of the climbing facility
3. Coordinate the setting of new climbing routes
4. Monitor climbing equipment inventory
5. Attend appropriate staff workshops and staff meetings

SALARY
$7.50 per hour

Outdoor Program/Climbing Coordinator - CLOSED

MAJOR DUTIES:

1. Plan regularly scheduled outdoor programs and trips both on and off campus. Advertise, outfit, schedule and lead these programs.
2. Assures proper safety and instruction guidelines are reviewed before each event. Collect liability waivers from each participant before events.
3. Coordinate special events (i.e., day hikes, overnight adventures, kayaking, tide walks, skiing, snowshoeing, safety and wilderness survival and on-campus activities)
4. Provide kayak and other gear orientations to staff and Rec Center members.
5. Meet regularly with supervisors to discuss direction of program, discuss concerns and updates on attendance. Keep records or attendance and liability waivers for filing.
6. Maintain equipment inventory, responsible for condition of equipment and should report repairs to supervisor in an timely manner.
7. Schedule and coordinate orientation/safety/skills workshops.
8. Oversee the safe usage of the climbing wall.
9. Administer the climbing program and the renting of equipment.
10. Instruct climbing wall workshops for staff. 
11. Attend staff workshops and meetings as scheduled.

SALARY
$9.50 per hour

Intramurals Coordinator

MAJOR DUTIES

1. Enter UAS in City League teams for basketball, softball and coed volleyball. Recruit teams, advertise activity, advise team captains, order uniforms, advertise standing.
2. Schedule and supervise intramural activities in the recreation center. Responsible for equipment and condition of the gym.
3. Coordinate UAS intramurals, special events and other recreational program (i.e. gym sports, swimming, bowling, tournaments).
4. Produce flyers, Whalesong ads and Activities newsletter articles to promote intramural and special events. Coordinate with other UAS campuses.
5. Meet weekly (check-in) with supervisor to determine direction of program, discuss concerns and update on attendance.
6. Collect liability waiver forms from each participant prior to their participation in any UAS event. Regulate only UAS students, faculty and staff who are participants in events.
7. Review rules with participants before each activity. Purchase any prizes/awards for events.
8. Work with Intramural Officials to make sure they are prepared and knowledgeable of game rules.
9. Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

 SALARY
$9.50 per hour

Evening Intramural Official

1. Officiate all team intramural contests and help train any other officials needed.
2. Ensure that all rules of play are followed and any rule violations are called. Ensure the safety and integrity of all intramural games.
3. Assist Intramural Coordinator with scheduling, posting, recruiting and reporting league contests.
4. Ensure equipment is set up for games and in good operating condition.
5. Monitor team rosters and ensure compliance with rules during each contest.
6. Perform some cleaning responsibilites within the Rec Center. 
7. Attend appropriate staff workshops and meetings.
8. Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

SALARY
$7.50 per hour

Lead Cashier Front Desk

1.  Write and post weekly staff notes after getting information from other coordinators and supervisors.
2.  Help other coordinators prepare for events with food, advertising, organization, supplies   and be available to actually help assist at the events.
3. Balance the till weekly and do the deposit.
4. Keep track of Pepsi and Northern Sales products that need to be ordered to stock the concessions and put these orders through. Help with other inventory when necessary.
5. Make sure special events are being posted on the school calendar.
6. Continue with everyday REC help desk duties when working the front desk.
7. Keep an eye on office forms (waivers, sign up sheets, till sheets etc) and make copies when necessary so we don’t run out.  
8. Attend staff workshops and meetings when scheduled.
9. Consistently watch the cash register to make sure there is enough change, paper and ink.
10. Communicate frequently with management staff about any issues in the office concerning staff, inventory, events, policies or incidents.

SALARY
$9.50 per hour

Front Desk Staff

MAJOR DUTIES:

1. Oversee the safe usage of the Recreation & Student Activities Center.
2. Monitor entry into the Recreation Center Facility.
3. Use the cash register when selling concessions, memberships and other equipment.
4. Roam facility areas for safe use of equipment and safety of participants.
5. Maintain and inventory equipment on a scheduled basis.
6. Perform cleaning responsibilities within the Rec Center.
7. Assist with academic class and activity set up when scheduled.
8. Assist with event set-up, advertising, ticket sales and event take-down when needed.
9. Rent equipment from the Recreation Center and assist with repairs when requested.
10. Attend appropriate staff workshops and meetings.
11. Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

SALARY
$8.50 per hour

Activities Coordinator

MAJOR DUTIES:

1. Help Assistant Manager with the programming/planning/marketing of events at the REC Center
2. Promote fun, safe and healthy events that support the mission of the REC Center
3. Use the cash register when selling concessions, memberships and other equipment.
4. Perform cleaning responsibilities within the Rec Center.
5. Assist with academic class and activity set up when scheduled.
6. Assist with event set-up, advertising, ticket sales and event take-down.

SALARY
$8.50 per hour or more depending upon experience.

Wellness/Fitness Assistant

MAJOR DUTIES:

1. Oversee the safe usage of the Recreation Center Weight Room and Studio.
2. Roam facility areas for safe use of equipment and safety of participants.
3. Assist with or instruct Wellness/Fitness/PT/Yoga classes.
4. Attend appropriate staff workshops and meetings.
5. Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

SALARY
$7.50 per hour or more depending upon experience